Loans are a type of financial assistance that enable students and parents to borrow moneyfrom the federal government, state government, or private lenders. It is important for students and parents to be well informed of the terms and conditions of loans prior to borrowing. Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans Federal Direct Subsidized Loans are federally guaranteed loans based on financial need. This loan is offered to undergraduate students only. Interest does not accrue on the…
Thinking about enrolling during the Summer? We provide a range of Financial Aid options for eligible students, including loans and grants designed to help you cover the costs of your schooling. UCLA Summer Financial aid is available to eligible UCLA students, including newly admitted students. In order to be considered for UCLA summer programs, you only need to complete a FAFSA or CADAA application for 26/27. There is no supplemental summer application needed for UCLA summer…
General Aid Offer Terms FINANCIAL NEED: Your Cost of Attendance, minus your Student Aid Index, less any Need-based Aid received (Gift Aid, Federal Work-Study, or Federal Direct Subsidized Loans). NET COST: Amount of direct and indirect costs remaining after all Gift Aid is applied. Net cost can be covered through a variety of sources: savings, income, and education loans. DIRECT COSTS: Charges you pay directly to the school. Costs may vary by student depending on housing options or being part…
Financial Aid and Scholarships awards financial aid packages to those applicants for whom an official need analysis has been performed. Utilizing both need-based and non-need based funding sources, financial aid packages are provided to assist students in meeting the costs associated with attending UCLA. Students must be enrolled minimum half-time (6 units Law and 4 units other Graduate/Professional Students) in order to receive financial aid. Financial aid packages consist of one…
We understand that certain circumstances affecting your ability to pay for college may not be reflected in your financial aid application. For example, your family’s income may have changed since you filed, or you may have additional extenuating expenses not included in your financial aid budget. If this applies to you, you may consider submitting an appeal so our counselors can evaluate how these special circumstances may impact your financial aid eligibility. DEADLINE: Please submit your…
Welcome Graduate Students! UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships is here to assist you with the financial aid process. This website will help you navigate how to finance your graduate education. Information on additional resources for UCLA graduate students is available at our Graduate Division. Contact for Graduate and Professional Schools School of Law UCLA School of Law Financial Aid Office Email: finaid@law.ucla.edu Phone: 310-825-2260 Fax: 310-794-5827 Website: www.law.ucla.…
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is different than satisfactory academic standing monitored by a student’s academic department or college. SAP measures your progress toward degree completion using 2 methods: QUALITATIVE (GPA) and QUANTITATIVE (units completed compared to units attempted). You must meet or exceed these standards to be eligible for UCLA financial aid. *SAP allows financial aid to be awarded ONLY to students who have NOT…
UCLA BILLING is overseen by Student Accounts. After you enroll in your classes, the University Registrar’s Office posts all charges to your UCLA BruinBill account. This includes all term-based charges (ex: tuition, fees, health insurance). If applicable, your student housing, parking and transit, and other miscellaneous fees will also post to the Regular Term Bill account on your BruinBill. We will send pre-term reminders throughout the year to help you manage your BruinBill. The quarterly pre-…
Work Study is a need-based form of Financial Aid that you earn through on-campus or off-campus employment. You will receive payment in the form of a paycheck. The Work Study Program encourages part-time employment to reduce loan debt while attending UCLA. The Work Study Program pays for a portion of your salary. This makes it easier for an employer to hire you. Any money earned doing work-study does NOT count against your aid eligibility for the next academic year. Remember that when filling…
After you submit your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), you may be asked to submit more documents. This process is verification and 20% of students get selected, so you are not alone! Check your Bruin Financial Aid Portal to see the status of any document requests. Please do NOT submit additional documents unless we ask. Here are answers to the most common questions students and families have about verification. What is the verification process? Each year, the federal (FAFSA) or state…